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Annual breast cancer screening at age 40 saves lives

By - Ted Escobedo 1 year ago   1 min read

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least age 79 results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. Despite research demonstrating that consistent participation in screening mammography can reduce breast cancer deaths by 40%, only 50% or less of eligible women participate in annual screening.

Know more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240220144423.htm

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